Doris Rupe, born August 30, 1942, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 83. Doris lived a life marked by strength, quiet resilience, and care for those around her. She found joy in simple pleasures, especially spending countless hours playing rummy — a game she loved and […]
Randall Keith Fagg, 75, was called home on January 27, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia. Born on March 27, 1950, in Pulaski, Virginia, Randall lived an audacious life filled with daring and adventure. His career was dedicated to transportation and infrastructure, working as a surveyor for many years for VDOT, Lloyd Mathews and […]
No. 18 Virginia improved to 11-1 at John Paul Jones Arena with a 67-47 win over ACC rival Pittsburgh late Tuesday night By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia’s margin of victory Tuesday night didn’t tell the whole story Tuesday night (Feb. 3) at John Paul Jones Arena. The […]
Hilda Rorrer Crigger (85) of Dublin, entered her heavenly home on February 2, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Ray Rorrer and Ellen Dalton Rorrer. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Franklin Duaine Crigger, and her brothers […]
The Pulaski County Girls Basketball games originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, have been rescheduled. Updated Game Details: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026) Girls Basketball: Magna Vista @ Pulaski County JV — 5:30 PM Varsity — to follow Please update your calendars accordingly. […]
Harold Winston Thornton, Sr. age 81 of Radford passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born May 10, 1944 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late George Jackson “Jack” Thornton and Virgie Ann Rakes Thornton. He was also preceded in death by his wife […]
Nancy Ellen Shappell, age 70 of Pearisburg passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. Born June 4, 1955 in Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Donald & Eleanor VanArsdell Warren. Nancy is survived by her Husband – Timothy Shappell – Giles […]
In recognition of their academic excellence during the fall 2025 semester, 475 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and Dean’s List. Certificates will be mailed to the recipients in the coming weeks. Dual enrollment students on either list will be announced after the spring […]
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Pulaski County Sports Tourism and Entertainment Authority Board of Directors Meeting, Executive Conference Room, County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the town of Pulaski, Virginia, 9 a.m. (Contact: Megan Bird, Clerk to the Board, 143 Third Street N.W., Suite 1, Pulaski, VA, 24301, 540-980-7705, […]
PULASKI, Virginia, February 2, 2026 — Pulaski County has hired its first-ever Fire Marshal, marking a significant step forward in strengthening fire prevention, life safety, and community risk reduction efforts countywide. Zack Dunnigan has been selected to fill the newly established Fire Marshal position, which falls under the Pulaski County […]
Hilda Marie Rorrer Crigger, age 85 of Dublin, died early Monday morning, February 2, 2026 at English Meadows in Blacksburg. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Unexpectedly heavy snow from Saturday’s storm over the Southeast forced a second postponement of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The season-opening NASCAR Cup Series exhibition race will move from Monday to Wednesday, with practice and qualifying set to […]